Purdue guard Anthony Johnson sits in front of the scoreboard during an 86-83 loss to Santa Clara in a College Basketball Invitational game, his final one for the Boilermakers.

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Jeff Washburn

Purdue redshirt sophomore guard Anthony Johnson confirmed Monday night that he has asked for and been granted a release from his basketball scholarship.

The Chicago native started seven of the season's first eight games but struggled beginning in mid-December, finishing the season averaging 4.9 points and 2.9 rebounds. He shot 36.2 percent from the field, including 20.9 percent from 3-point range. Johnson had 40 assists and 35 turnovers.

Johnson scored in double figures six times this season. His 14-point game against Hofstra on Nov. 11 was his best. He had 11 points in a February loss at ...